West Elk School District
School District · Howard, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating West Elk?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Elk as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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West Elk Schools
Howard · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Elk Virtual Academy
Howard · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#258 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,479
+$7,225 vs Kansas median
District size
607 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in West Elk
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elk Schools | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Elk Virtual Academy | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Elk
West Elk is a Howard, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 607 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $22,479 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, West Elk demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elk Schools, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Elk students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
District Map
Schools in West Elk, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Elk with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Howard
- Total Enrollment
- 607
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- District spending per student
- $22,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Elk?
West Elk has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Elk?
The average composite rating for West Elk is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Elk?
West Elk's district-level spending was $22,479 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Elk?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Elk is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Elk?
West Elk Schools is the highest-rated school in West Elk with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Elk?
Across schools in West Elk with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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